Explore the Family Name Kozub
The meaning of Kozub
Polish, Slovak, and Czech: metonymic occupational name for a fireplace maker, from West Slavic kozub ‘fireplace’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Cecylia, Stanislaw, Stanislawa.
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How common is the last name Kozub in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kozub saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 33,782 to 34,149. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.56%, from 636 individuals in 2000 to 665 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people decreased slightly by 4.17% during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #34,149 | -1.09% |
| Count | 636 | 665 | 4.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kozub
When it comes to the ethnicity associated with the Kozub surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly tied to White ethnic identity, with 96.99% in 2010, down from 97.64% in 2000. There was also a small representation of Hispanic ethnicity, which increased by 70.89% from 2000 to 2010, even though it only made up 1.35% of those with the Kozub surname in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races also increased, making up 1.50% in 2010 compared to 1.10% in 2000. There were no individuals with the Kozub surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.99% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.5% | 36.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.35% | 70.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |